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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 621.28 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 621.28 and 157.52 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 621.28 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/621.28 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 621.28 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 97,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,864.03/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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